No fatalities

1972-02-01: Avia 14 (OK-MCG) — CSA Czech Airlines - Československé Státní Aerolinie — Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

Karlovy Vary, Czech RepublicLanding (descent or approach)

On February 1, 1972, an Avia 14 (registration OK-MCG) operated by CSA Czech Airlines - Československé Státní Aerolinie was involved in an aviation accident near Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A misunderstanding among the flight crew resulted in the failure to deploy the landing gear for touchdown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781234429Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft performed a belly landing at Karlovy Vary Airport following an error by the crew regarding the landing gear configuration.

What happened

During an approach to Karlovy Vary Airport, the flight crew failed to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown. This oversight resulted in the aircraft type making contact with the runway surface on its underbelly rather than its wheels. Following the initial impact, the plane slid across the runway for a distance of several yards before the motion ceased.

Despite the nature of the landing, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The aircraft sustained damage consistent with an improper landing configuration, but the incident concluded without further complications.

Findings

Investigations into the event suggest that a communication error or misunderstanding occurred between the crew members during the descent. This breakdown in coordination led to the failure to lower the landing gear before reaching the runway.

Probable cause

A misunderstanding among the flight crew resulted in the failure to deploy the landing gear for touchdown.